Does your friend feel like a foe? Now that your husband is bishop, maybe you’ll grow spiritually. I tell everyone that you are the wild one; and I’m the conservative one. How can you possibly spend enough time with your kids while getting a master’s degree? You’re buying a house in THAT area? How can YOU afford that? You work out? I’m too busy for stuff like that. Look at all that make-up you have on! I know of some medication that will help your acne. (Her observation ... VIEW POST
Enemies, Part 3: The Friendly Fire of Frenemies
Enemies, Part 2: Praying For and About Them
Prayerfully know and overcome your opposition. Example #1 I was teaching the Latter-day Saint Church Gospel Doctrine class in my ward. The topic involved spiritual gifts listed in The New Testament, The Book of Mormon, and The Doctrine & Covenants. I emphasized the idea that Church members, regardless of gender, could ask for and acquire these gifts. A man attending the class (who was in an authoritative Church position in the ward) challenged and chastised me. The more I explained ... VIEW POST
Part 1: Got Enemies?
Overcoming opposition and adversaries. We all have them. The great peacemakers of the world had enemies: Jesus Christ, Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr., to name a few. Opposition and adversaries thrive on our ignorance and weakness. Our sorrow and failure invigorates them. Our happiness and success infuriates them. Adversaries can be (and are often) family members, friends, and co-workers, and can disguise themselves as friends. Friends often become adversaries or enemies. And adversaries ... VIEW POST
Julie’s Excellent Adventure Playing Martha
Too busy being busy? I’m beginning to appreciate the power of inverted miracles. The word “inverted” means to turn upside down or to reverse position. The scriptures are full of examples where the Lord uses inverted miracles along with “inverted” people. I mean, who would’ve ever thought the Israelites could bring down the walls of Jericho by running around the city blowing trumpets and shouting? The David and Goliath story concludes with an inverted ending. Prophets and apostles were often ... VIEW POST
Feeling the Gravitational Pull of Priesthood Ordination for Women?
Obey gravity. It's the law...? Dear Readers: I originally wrote this post in 2014. Oh, how the times have changed! Now, in 2023, I write this preface as an attachment to my original post---hopefully, to provide some clarity to the expanding definitions (along with their specialized lexicon) of woman, womanhood, feminism, and feminists. Who would have thought that defining a "man" and a "woman" would become so politically and socially controversial here in the United States (and in ... VIEW POST
Wherever You Go…There You Are
Muzzle your inner critic. It's always there---skulking around in the shadows of our subconsciousness. We can't escape it. Heck, we can't even go to the bathroom or take a shower without it. It's that voice. Who is it? What is it? Where did it come from? Is the voice inside your head driving you crazy? Is it telling you you're stupid? Too fat? Too skinny? Too lazy? Too mean? Too nice? Too messy? Too weak? Too sinful? Okay, so we're always sinning to some degree. However, if the voice in your ... VIEW POST
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